Tales from the Crypt [29 PICS]

The Overgrown Crypt — La Recoleta cemetery in Argentina. The photographer wrote, “Every crypt seemed to have its own story… I wish I could have heard the tales of each one. But, on the plus side, I did have my over-active imagination to fill in the blanks.” Photo #1 by Trey Ratcliff

This sculpture, Sound 2 by Antony Gormley, is in the flooded Crypt underneath Winchester Cathedral. The crypt was built between 1079 and 1093 and is the oldest part of the cathedral. Photo #5 by Gillie

Midnight Adventure in the Japanese Cemetery. The photographer wrote, “The night had been dark for many hours by the time I hiked to this point. It was raining and somehow the wetness seemed to make everything even more black. There were old and new crypts, spider webs, lonely rotting wood, creaking trees in the heavy rain, and more strange sounds from the woods. Talk about eerie! Japanese cemeteries are not places that people visit very often. It’s bad luck. Naturally, I don’t believe in any of that, so it was my good luck it was empty for photography!” Photo #6 by Trey Ratcliff

The Crypt at Freising Cathedral, also called Saint Mary and Corbinian Cathedral. The photographer wrote, “In the center of the cathedrals crypt one of the most distinguished sculptures in Europe is located: the so called Bestiensäule (the column of beasts), carved out of stone in the high Middle Ages.” Photo #8 by mx2-foto

“Grave Robber,” the photographer called this. “Here is another location from within that amazing city of crypts in Argentina. I took so many shots in there that my shutter almost joined the derelict remains of this rather haunting locale.” Photo #9 by Trey Ratcliff

Rome tombs and crypts imitated off the coast of Tokyo – Nijima island. The photographer explained, “The beautiful Island called Nijima somewhere far off from Tokyo. At Nijima the people imitated the Roman style. They even built up an Onsen in Roman hot spring style and destroyed it afterwards to get the ‘Hey man it is old’ feeling. Crazy right?” Photo #10 by Spreng Ben

Imperial Crypt in Vienna – The Masque of the Red Death. According to the photographer, “The Masque of the Red Death is first a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1842. It’s also a film starring Vincent Price and directed by Roger Corman, in 1964. This picture has been taken in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna.” Photo #11 by Fred

A Lonely Prayer at the Crypt. The photographer explained, “The entire labyrinthian network of crypts in Beunos Aires was lonely and eerie. For a few moments, I thought I saw a ghostly nun floating between the marble and granite tombs. And then I came around a corner, and saw her deep in prayer. I hung back a little before snapping a quick photo.” Photo #17 by Trey Ratcliff

Porch next to the crypt of the Colonia Guell, Gaudi’s masterpiece. The Colonia Güell is in the municipality of Santa Coloma de Cervelló near Barcelona. (25 km). Work on crypt started in 1908 and finished in 1914. “Gaudi wanted to build a crypt and a church on it from a height of 40 meters. Count Guell’s heirs expressed their desire to not continue.” Photo #21 by xn44

“Tales from the Crypt,” wrote the photographer. “Ok so you’re in a Church and there’s a 3 meter-tall stone skeleton staring at you, as if he forgot to cut you in half or tear your head off in some sadistic ritual . . . This is creepy.” Photo #23 by Pierre J.

Dijon Crypt. The church of Saint-Benigne de Dijon retains in its crypt one of the oldest Christian sanctuaries still to be seen in France. The rebuilding began on 14 February 1001. It was destroyed by the Revolution and much of the rubble was used to fill in the lowest story, which was the crypt. In 1843 this crypt was rediscovered and reinstated. Photo #25 by Laura

In the lower level of the Garfield Mausoleum is the crypt which contains the bronze coffins of President Garfield and his wife, Lucretia. It’s in Ohio and is called the “biggest and most elaborate burial place” of any U.S. President. Photo #26 by Tom Bower

Eddi Gumbez (15th century) mausoleum and graveyard in Shamakhi (Azerbaijan). The photographer wrote, “At the foot of Gulistan Fortress is located Eddi Gumbez Mausoleum or ‘Seven Domes’. This is how people named Shamakhi tomb of Shirvan Dynasty rulers. There the notorious representatives of Shirvan Dynasty were buried. The monument’s name is defined be the number of gravestones in the crypt. Today the gravestones look like half-destroyed stone domes as if grown directly from under the ground in the middle of deserted graveyard. Therefore the atmosphere of this district seems a little mysterious.” Photo #27 by Retlaw Snellac

“Swallowing the Ruins.” The photographer noted, “I made it to the heart of Ta Prohm, an undisturbed Bayon ruin out the outskirts of Angkor Wat….The temple was built in 1181 AD and was the home to 18 high priests, 615 dancers, and 12,500 people.” He also posted an HDR tutorial. Photo #28 by Trey Ratcliff

3 thoughts on “Tales from the Crypt [29 PICS]”

WONDERFUL Photography!!!! I LOVE all these OLD crypts!!!
Don’t know exactly WHERE some of the places mentioned are, I mean which Countries etc.Such as “ANGKOR WAT” It would be nice information to give more specific locations of these places!!!!
I do love the GREAT photos!!
Thanks to ALL the Photographers for doing such a Great job!!!
E.C. Brooks

Ugh… Potentially nice pictures, but why mess them up with these ugly and cheesy after effects. You are a good photographer or not. A bit of retouching to enhance a picture I can agree with, but this is just amaturistic and fugly, what a shame…